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What Causes Terrible Leg Cramps At Night, Numbness In Shins And Toes?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Question: I get terrible leg cramps at night,and my shins and toes are often numb. I also get cramps in my hands sometimes. i am 58, female. I work out 3-5 times a week--30-45 min a day plus walking daily-- am not dehydrated, and am not overweight. I am chronically anemic so take extra iron. I also take lots of vitamin D (live in Alaska) and K2. Should I be concerned about the numbness and cramps?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be corrected with proper supplements.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness and cramps with no dehydration can be due to methylcobalamin deficiency or electrolyte imbalance. This can be corrected with a few supplements after proper blood tests.
You also need to get your thyroid and blood glucose levels evaluated to find the cause. Do consult your physician for proper treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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What Causes Terrible Leg Cramps At Night, Numbness In Shins And Toes?

Brief Answer: Can be corrected with proper supplements. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The numbness and cramps with no dehydration can be due to methylcobalamin deficiency or electrolyte imbalance. This can be corrected with a few supplements after proper blood tests. You also need to get your thyroid and blood glucose levels evaluated to find the cause. Do consult your physician for proper treatment. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal